Bibs Up: These are the 18 best lobster dishes in the US

We'd be happy as a, um, clam eating nothing but lobster rolls. But why stop there? From lobster grilled cheese to lobster pho, restaurants across America have taken the crustaceans to a whole new level.

There’s the age-old debate: Maine versus Connecticut lobster rolls. And then there’s this SoCal stunner, dished up on a jet-black bun made from charcoal-enriched flour. The juicy meat inside is tossed with green curry aioli instead of plain mayo.

If there’s one thing New Yorkers know how to do right it’s brunch. This pint glass is garnished with not one but two whole Maine lobster claws plus tons of other pickled and acidic goodies. Hair of the—er—lobster?

We’d eat these ultra-creamy, slightly tangy two-bite appetizers every single night of the year if we could. This cool seafood haven (a former 1930s gas station) straddles the line between high-end and down-home food.